A weekly entertaining and educational #TTRPG / #DnD Talk Show
Creating several Actual Plays
Posts by Hot Pocket Emil(He/They)
For our podcast check here: https://pod.link/1552632287
Today, we talk about making D&D combat harder!
We discuss what various options you have, which are interesting and which are not.
Join us for:
- Making combat more deadly and dangerous
- What you can adjust on the fly
- Creating Combat easily
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about making D&D combat harder!
We discuss what various options you have, which are interesting and which are not.
Join us for:
- Making combat more deadly and dangerous
- What you can adjust on the fly
- Creating Combat easily
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about being a D&D Game Master and why not everyone is a (good) GM
We discuss the role of the GM at the table and what makes Game Mastering so much fun.
Join us for:
- The Fun of TTRPG GMing
- GM Style Differences
- Creating good table environments
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about being a D&D Game Master and why not everyone is a (good) GM
We discuss the role of the GM at the table and what makes Game Mastering so much fun.
Join us for:
- The Fun of TTRPG GMing
- GM Style Differences
- Creating good table environments
OUT NOW
Today, we are building the first civilization of Omen and talking about Potential Plots, People, Factions, and more!
Join us for the Plot and Building of the Fracture Kingdom, where Dimensional Power and Celestial Powers influence people, and Cults and Nobles take charge
OUT NOW!
Today, we are building the first civilization of Omen and talking about Potential Plots, People, Factions, and more!
Join us for the Plot and Building of the Fracture Kingdom, where Dimensional Power and Celestial Powers influence people, and Cults and Nobles take charge
OUT NOW!
Today, we talk about Playstyle Mismatches in TTRPGs
We discuss why Playstyle Mismatches occur, that they are nothing bad, but also how to address and deal with them
We talk about:
- How to talk about Mismatches?
- If Mismatches Can Be Problems?
- How to have fun together
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about Playstyle Mismatches in TTRPGs
We discuss why Playstyle Mismatches occur, that they are nothing bad, but also how to address and deal with them
We talk about:
- How to talk about Mismatches?
- If Mismatches Can Be Problems?
- How to have fun together
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about System Burnout in TTRPGs
Burnout is no joke and even in TTRPGs it can happen and hit you like a truck! So please watch out for it!
We talk about:
- How to spot System Burnout
- Ways to deal with Burnout
- How to "prevent" it in the future
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about System Burnout in TTRPGs
Burnout is no joke and even in TTRPGs it can happen and hit you like a truck! So please watch out for it!
We talk about:
- How to spot System Burnout
- Ways to deal with Burnout
- How to "prevent" it in the future
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about collaborative play in TTRPGs
We talk about Systems, Rules, and Tools that help facilitate more and better collaboration at our D&D tables
We talk about:
- The Help Action in all TTRPGs
- Systems and Tools we use to help
- Why Collaboration is important
OUT NOW
Today, we talk about collaborative play in TTRPGs
We talk about Systems, Rules, and Tools that help facilitate more and better collaboration at our D&D tables
We talk about:
- The Help Action in all TTRPGs
- Systems and Tools we use to help
- Why Collaboration is important
OUT NOW
And today we talk about mind-controlling D&D players (not actually)
We talk about how Perception shapes the Game and how GMs shape the perception of players
Sounds confusing, though it's very easy. We talk about:
- Framing Information
- Communicating Correctly
- and more
OUT NOW
And today we talk about mind-controlling D&D players (not actually)
We talk about how Perception shapes the Game and how GMs shape the perception of players
Sounds confusing, though it's very easy. We talk about:
- Framing Information
- Communicating Correctly
- and more
OUT NOW
And today we talk to Tom and Bodhi of @homieandthedude.com
This is the 3rd time they are coming on to talk to us, and we couldn't be more excited to have our friends back on
We talk about their running Kickstarter, the Scorched Basin, the TTRPG Space, and Creative Writing
OUT NOW
And today we talk to Tom and Bodhi of @homieandthedude.com
This is the 3rd time they are coming on to talk to us, and we couldn't be more excited to have our friends back on
We talk about their running Kickstarter, the Scorched Basin, the TTRPG Space, and Creative Writing
OUT NOW
Today, we discuss Crafting Systems in D&D
We discuss:
- Why D&D's crafting sucks (and most others too)
- What makes Crafting entertaining in Games?
- Why Crafting alone isn't enough
- and more!
Join us as we talk about crafting and why its much more than it seems
OUT NOW
Today, we discuss Crafting Systems in D&D
We discuss:
- Why D&D's crafting sucks (and most others too)
- What makes Crafting entertaining in Games?
- Why Crafting alone isn't enough
- and more!
Join us as we talk about crafting and why its much more than it seems
OUT NOW
Today's topüic si about "All Paths Lead to Rome" and what this means as a GM-style
We discuss:
- Why the core of it is great?
- Why when done too much, it can lead to problems?
- and more!
Join us as we talk about herding cats, giving out information and Game Mastering!!
OUT NOW
Today's topüic si about "All Paths Lead to Rome" and what this means as a GM-style
We discuss:
- Why the core of it is great?
- Why when done too much, it can lead to problems?
- and more!
Join us as we talk about herding cats, giving out information and Game Mastering!!
OUT NOW
We're back, focusing on our fantasy world, Omen, ruled by celestial bodies and the signs they portend.
This time, we are looking at exactly those two things, the Celestial Bodies and their religions
We are playing two different games today!!
JOIN US NOW!
We're back, focusing on our fantasy world, Omen, ruled by celestial bodies and the signs they portend.
This time, we are looking at exactly those two things, the Celestial Bodies and their religions
We are playing two different games today!!
JOIN US NOW!
Today is a follow-up to our last ep, where we discussed changing the D&D rules...
We discuss:
- Why we want these changes?
- Why haven't we implemented them ourselves?
- and more!
Join us in asking the question "Where does Homebrew end and where does a new game begin?"
OUT NOW
Today is a follow-up to our last ep, where we discussed changing the D&D rules...
We discuss:
- Why we want these changes?
- Why haven't we implemented them ourselves?
- and more!
Join us in asking the question "Where does Homebrew end and where does a new game begin?"
OUT NOW
This week, it's a VERY different topic from our usual ones; we talk about making D&D Combat worse, or not?!
We look at other rulings for D&D and discuss if we like them or not
Let's talk about:
- Surprise Rounds
- Free Actions
- Close Quarters Fighting
- and more
OUT NOW!
This week, it's a VERY different topic from our usual ones; we talk about making D&D Combat worse, or not?!
We look at other rulings for D&D and discuss if we like them or not
Let's talk about:
- Surprise Rounds
- Free Actions
- Close Quarters Fighting
- and more
OUT NOW!
We're back with another episode of Building the World Omen, with its celestial alignment and powerful astronomers!
This time, we are looking at Omens Most Consequential Time Period, where the sky fell apart
And to do that, we are playing Microscope!!
YOU CAN JOIN US NOW!
We're back with another episode of Building the World Omen, with its celestial alignment and powerful astronomers!
This time, we are looking at Omens Most Consequential Time Period, where the sky fell apart
And to do that, we are playing Microscope!!
YOU CAN JOIN US NOW!
This week, it's all about "The D&D Experience" and what that even means!
What defines a "D&D Experience", and why do we need it? Do you even need it? (Spoiler: No)
Let's talk about:
- Defining the "D&D Experience"
- Why it's bad to call everything "D&D"
- and more
OUT NOW!
This week, it's all about "The D&D Experience" and what that even means!
What defines a "D&D Experience", and why do we need it? Do you even need it? (Spoiler: No)
Let's talk about:
- Defining the "D&D Experience"
- Why it's bad to call everything "D&D"
- and more
OUT NOW!
This week, it's all about Long Term Consequences and how to make them pay off big time in D&D and TTRPG!!
But how do we even set them up and track them?
Let's talk about:
- Trackers for Plots
- Tailoring Consequences
- Making them Hit hard
- and more
OUT NOW!!!
This week, it's all about Long Term Consequences and how to make them pay off big time in D&D and TTRPG!!
But how do we even set them up and track them?
Let's talk about:
- Trackers for Plots
- Tailoring Consequences
- Making them Hit hard
- and more
OUT NOW!!!
This week, it's all about populating your D&D and TTRPG Worlds with NPCs, Encounters, and other Stuff to explore!
But how do we do this quickly and easily?
Let's talk about:
- Random Generators
- Collaborative Worldbuilding
- Templates & More Templates
- and more
OUT NOW!!!
This week, it's all about populating your D&D and TTRPG Worlds with NPCs, Encounters, and other Stuff to explore!
But how do we do this quickly and easily?
Let's talk about:
- Random Generators
- Collaborative Worldbuilding
- Templates & More Templates
- and more
OUT NOW!!!
We talk about what is overhyped and rated in TTRPG
Stuff like:
- Wish Spells (or equivalent powers)
- False Hydras
- and Curse of Strahd
Join us as we discuss these critical points for our 200th Episode!
OUT NOW!
We talk about what is overhyped and rated in TTRPG
Stuff like:
- Wish Spells (or equivalent powers)
- False Hydras
- and Curse of Strahd
Join us as we discuss these critical points for our 200th Episode!
OUT NOW!
Today, we discuss the different seasons of our fantasy worl,d Omen, a world dominated by celestial bodies and strange signs
We go in-depth into our 4 seasons and how they work:
- Season of Stability
- Season of Healing
- Season of Storms
- Season of Alignment
OUT NOW!!
Today, we discuss the different seasons of our fantasy worl,d Omen, a world dominated by celestial bodies and strange signs
We go in-depth into our 4 seasons and how they work:
- Season of Stability
- Season of Healing
- Season of Storms
- Season of Alignment
OUT NOW!!
We can easily create a sense of danger and pressure with urgency!
- What creates urgency?
- How urgent should something be?
- Why it won't always work
- and a whole lot more!
Join us as we discuss "How to create urgency"
OUT NOW!
We can easily create a sense of danger and pressure with urgency!
- What creates urgency?
- How urgent should something be?
- Why it won't always work
- and a whole lot more!
Join us as we discuss "How to create urgency"
OUT NOW!
We talk about Player vs. Player Fun and how you can achieve it easily!
- What makes PvP fun?
- What even counts as PvP?
- How far can you take PvP?
- and a whole lot more!
Join us as we talk about
'How PvP makes your TTRPGs better'
OUT NOW!
We talk about Player vs. Player Fun and how you can achieve it easily!
- What makes PvP fun?
- What even counts as PvP?
- How far can you take PvP?
- and a whole lot more!
Join us as we talk about
'How PvP makes your TTRPGs better'
OUT NOW!
Today, we focus on: 🎉Failing🎉YAAAY everyone loves failing
Join us for a discussion about:
- When exactly should failure happen at the TTRPG table?
- Being okay with letting your players fail as a GM
- Failure is an important part of storytelling
- and more!
OUT NOW!
Today, we focus on: 🎉Failing🎉YAAAY everyone loves failing
Join us for a discussion about:
- When exactly should failure happen at the TTRPG table?
- Being okay with letting your players fail as a GM
- Failure is an important part of storytelling
- and more!
OUT NOW!
The best thing about D&D is having artist friends that draw fanart of your campaign!!!
The best thing about D&D is having artist friends that draw fanart of your campaign!!!